Army MOS · Aviation
153M UH-60M Pilot
Overview
UH-60M pilots command multiengine utility helicopters in tactical and nontactical conditions and transport passengers, mail, or cargo for military purposes. They supervise aircraft maintenance and loading operations to ensure load stability, balance, and compliance with aircraft limitations.
Core Skills
- multiengine helicopter flight operations
- mission planning and load management
- aircraft performance and weight and balance calculations
- navigation and instrument flight
- crew and passenger safety management
- coordination with ground and air traffic control
- supervision of aircraft maintenance activities
- training and mentoring of junior pilots
- documentation of flight and maintenance records
- risk management and safety program participation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Microsoft Office software
- Aeronautical charts
- AeroPlanner
- Airdata
- Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
- AirSmith FlightPrompt
- ArduPilot Mission Planner
Civilian Career Paths
- Commercial Aviation
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Commercial Pilot, Helicopter Rating
- Instrument-Helicopter Rating
- Aviation Structures
- Basic Composites
Career Growth
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) · Funded · STAR
- S-70 Type Rating
- ASTM NCATT Onboard Communications & Safety Systems (OCS) · Funded
- Aircraft Dispatcher
What the Work Involves
- Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
- Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
- Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
- Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Related Occupations
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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